11/8/07

C is for cookie

For the past few weeks, my husband has been taking cookies into work every time things go well on their current project (and sometimes when things don't go well, too). This means we've made lots and lots of cookies.

I love baking, but I try to limit the cookies because, well, we eat them when I make them, and they're not all that good for us. Giving them away is the perfect solution: a few for us and lots for everyone else, and I get to bake cookies and perfect my recipes. I'm still hunting for the perfect snickerdoodle, by the way.

Mix shortening, butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and eggs. In separate bowl, mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture and stir. Roll into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll in mixture of 2 tbsp sugar and cinnamon. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, but still soft. These cookies puff up at first and then flatten out. Bake at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes.